NEWPORT, KY — In a landmark conversation on the latest episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, the team at New Riff Distillery opened up about the deep-dive craftsmanship behind their American Single Malt whiskey program, highlighting their oldest release to date alongside the complex blending strategies shaping the emerging category. The discussion explores New Riff’s
New episode explores Landry’s culinary journey, the Beam family ties behind his restaurant concepts, and his upcoming book on the connection between food and music September 2, 2026 — Bourbon Lens’ “Thursday Thoughts” podcast has released a new episode featuring chef and restaurateur Brian Landry, whose multi-concept hospitality ventures and community-driven approach have made him
Rieger reintroduces the “Private Stock” label for an extremely limited, distillery-exclusive release on Saturday, September 19 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Aug. 31, 2026 — As National Bourbon Heritage Month shines a spotlight on America’s native spirit this September, J. Rieger & Co., the award-winning Kansas City distillery that revived one of America’s great pre-Prohibition whiskey
Town Branch Kicks Off Bourbon Heritage Month with IMPERIUM MMXXVI Cask Strength Release Read Post »
Limited-edition 50% wheated bourbon blend marks the third annual Imperium release, bottled at 115.1 proof LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sept. 1, 2026 — Town Branch Distillery, the seventh member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the first new distillery built in Lexington since Prohibition, kicks off Bourbon Heritage Month with Town Branch® IMPERIUM MMXXVI, a high-end
For the last decade, the Remus Repeal Reserve Series has honored the repeal of Prohibition with an evolving annual blend inspired by the legendary “King of the Bootleggers,” George Remus. Series X is bottled at 107 proof and features a blend of three mash bills — the historic LBSV, LESV and, for the first time,
Shortbarrel Unveils Cigar Batch #4, Its Fourth Annual Limited-Edition American Whiskey Read Post »
Built from more than 50 individually matured finishing casks, the Atlanta distillery’s signature blend showcases Sherry casks for the first time ATLANTA — Sept. 1, 2026 — Atlanta-based Shortbarrel today announced the release of Cigar Batch #4, the fourth edition of its acclaimed annual limited-release American whiskey. Beginning September 1, Cigar Batch #4 will be
